A multiple strike, also referred to as a double exposure, occurs when the coin has additional images from being struck again.
This coin exhibits more than two images because it was struck multiple times by the dies.

Reverse. Weight: 0.61gm. Diameter: 12.00mm

The eye appeal of the multiple strike error coin has made it one of the most sought after types.

The more obvious the encroachment of the second and third strikes on the first strike, the greater the interest.

More often than not, multiple strikes appear as almost shadows of previous strikes.